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Nephrite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.102.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Nephrite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Labradorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nephrite and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Nephrite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.